I’m often asked by potential clients, what I would happen if I was too ill to shoot their wedding. Of course, in that case I know a number of other photographers in the area that could cover for me but my approach to solving this problem is a little more long-term than that. I focus on staying healthy and so far, I’ve not missed any wedding! Looking back on periods … [Read more...]
Simply Silly About Sillhouettes
As a family, acting and modeling photographer, for quite a few years now I have been doing silhouettes of my photo subjects. On one side of my studio is a sliding door that is made of a mesh of steel squares and white Plexiglas. At the end of a session, either a modeling or acting photo session usually, I would place the subject sideways in one of the Plexiglas squares framed … [Read more...]
Ways to Help Your Clients Prepare for a Photo Shoot
Whether you’re just starting out as a photographer, or you’re a seasoned pro, you’ve probably wondered at times how best to help your clients get ready for a photo shoot. Once you’re on the client’s payroll, you’re under certain expectations for both shot quality and quantity. There’s so much more to a great photo shoot than merely grabbing a camera; here are some tips along … [Read more...]
Why I Choose to Shoot a Micro Four-Thirds Camera
My Olympus E-PL2 is my go to camera of choice and I’m unlikely to upgrade any time soon. There are 3 main reasons why I choose to shoot a Micro 4/3 over a full-sized DSLR. 1. Street Shooting When I pull out this little white camera with its flowery vintage strap no one pays attention, which is exactly how I want to take my street shots. Never mind if I’ve got a beast of a … [Read more...]
4 Photography WordPress Themes With Bonus Functionality
With so many photography WordPress themes available, we decided to feature the 4 themes with bonus functionality. Meaning, the WordPress themes that provide something that is can be very valuable to users. The average WordPress theme will provide the necessary function that most others include, like blogging, color options, and more. So when we say "bonus functionality", we … [Read more...]